Archive for August, 2007

Akona, Jean cleared for World Cup

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Springboks who gathered in Johannesburg on Friday ahead of Monday’s departure to the Rugby World Cup in France were buoyed by the news that both the players who remained doubtful have now been cleared to take part.
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Spies ends season early

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Blue Bulls and Springbok No 8 Pierre Spies has decided not to play rugby again for the rest of the year.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 6 Comments »

Jake will have to reapply for Bok post

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Springbok rugby coaching job will come under discussion today — only 72 hours before the team departs for its assault on the World Cup in France.
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Politicians beware

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

It would be wise for the politicians to not meddle in the Springbok World Cup selected teams in the coming weeks.
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 16 Comments »

IRB questions Badenhorst situation

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has confirmed that it is investigating the sudden withdrawal of Sharks hooker Skipper Badenhorst from the Namibian national team ahead of next month’s World Cup in France.
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Luke played with broken ribs

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Western Province captain Luke Watson had two broken ribs while he played first-class rugby for longer than two months earlier this season, a specialist has revealed.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 18 Comments »

Bring on the Boks

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

Alesana ‘Alex’ Tuilagi, Samoa’s star winger, has laid down the challenge to South Africa when the two countries meet in their opening World Cup match, in Paris on September 9.
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Vodacom WP team to play Boland

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Vodacom WP coach Gary Gold has been forced into making several changes, as long term injuries wreaked havoc amongst the forwards.
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Scholtz back for Cheetahs

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Former Springbok Hendro Scholtz makes a return to the starting line up for the Vodacom Free State Cheetahs in their Absa Currie Cup fixture against the Valke on Friday night in Bloemfontein.
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Wallabies dump blanket ban

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Australia has decided against adopting a blanket approach to a midnight curfew during the World Cup in France, leaving winger Lote Tuqiri and prop Matt Dunning to endure their punishment alone.
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Johns admits drug use.

August 31, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Andrew Johns has revealed in a shock confession that he was in the grip of drugs and alcohol throughout his playing career.
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IRB taking no prisoners

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

IRB Chairman Dr. Syd Millar has written a formal letter to each and every Rugby World Cup team reminding them of disciplinary responsibilities during the tournament, particularly with regard to dissent.
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Ruan at wing?

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

The inclusion of Ruan Pienaar on the wing could be Jake White’s surprise move when the Springboks play England in the rugby World Cup tournament in France in two weeks’ time.
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All Blacks are not chokers

August 31, 2007
Posted by Deon

Another high-profile former player has come out in defence of the World Cup favourites New Zealand, dismissing the notion that the All Blacks are deserved of the all-time chokers tag.
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Chester running again

August 30, 2007
Posted by DavidS

Not content with dropping the Pumas in the lurch, Chester goes again
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Posted in Rugby Personalities | 21 Comments »

Another Monty at 15 for Sharks

August 30, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

As promised earlier this week, Sharks coach John Plumtree has selected Monty Dumond to start for the Sharks at fullback against the Golden Lions in the Absa Currie Cup.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 111 Comments »

Going Green too late?

August 30, 2007
Posted by Deon

Successful conservation of key species benefits not only the thousands of lesser known plants and animals with which they co-exist but also human communities that depend on these species and habitats for their livelihoods.
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RWC Squad Changes

August 30, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Japan coach John Kirwan has been forced to make three changes to his 30-man squad for Rugby World Cup 2007 after losing players to injury, the most high profile of casualties being wing Daisuke Ohata with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
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Joey busted for ecstasy

August 30, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Part time coaching consultant Andrew Johns will play no further part in Australia’s Rugby World Cup preperation after he was arrested for drug possession.
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Posted in World Cup 2007 | 38 Comments »

Valke move Viljoen to flyhalf

August 30, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Valke have decided to move fullback Riaan Viljoen to flyhalf in a bid to enhance their physical presence for their Absa Currie Cup match against the pacesetting Vodacom Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
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Bulls don’t risk Spies

August 30, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Pierre Spies will not be getting a game this weekend as the Vodacom Blue Bulls have decided not to risk the Springbok star in their Absa Currie Cup match against the Wildeklawer Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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Watson injury continues to plague WP

August 30, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

There was more bad news for Vodacom Western Province on Wednesday when it was confirmed that skipper Luke Watson will be unable to take his place in the starting lineup for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup match against Boland Cavaliers.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 101 Comments »

Cronje back for Lions

August 30, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

Jacques Cronje is back in the Lions’ starting line-up to face the Sharks in a second-round match of the Absa Currie Cup in Durban on Saturday.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 120 Comments »

RWC Referees for Pool matches

August 29, 2007
Posted by KSA Shark ©

The Rugby World Cup is upon is. Top players are gathering in Paris – and so are the top match officials from around the world.
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Poms ill-equipped to rewrite history

August 29, 2007
Posted by Deon

No team has successfully defended the World Cup and England, drifting aimlessly since their 2003 success, look ill-equipped to rewrite rugby history.
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Clive backs the Poms

August 29, 2007
Posted by Deon

Whilst most of the world seems to be against England and their World Cup hopes there is one man who believes they have the ability to beat South Africa in their pool, that man is Sir Clive Woodward.
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We do give back!!!

August 29, 2007
Posted by Morné

Since the first day we started out here at RuggaWorld.com, we wanted to give you the supporters a home to discuss the beautiful game of rugby amongst friends, but also, to interact with people actively involved with rugby, or people that have been involved with rugby at all levels, including the Springboks.
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No RWC for Viljoen

August 29, 2007
Posted by Deon

USA full-back Francois Viljoen will miss the Rugby World Cup after tearing knee ligaments during the Eagles’ pre-tournament training camp in Muscatine, Iowa.
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